View of the Elbe Valley – Schwedenlöcher loop from Kurort Rathen

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View of the Elbe Valley – Schwedenlöcher loop from Kurort Rathen

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View of the Elbe Valley – Schwedenlöcher loop from Kurort Rathen

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9.64km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 329 m for 97 m

After 9.22 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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555 m

Rathen

Highlight • Settlement

The spa town of Rathen is a tourist magnet due to its unique location on the Elbe, the rock stage and the scenic attractions all around. From here you can …

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1.60 km

View of the Elbe Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewing point on the Bastei. Usually very crowded. If you want to walk and see in peace, you should get there early. There are usually only a few runners.

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1.64 km

Bastei Bridge

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The Bastei Bridge is a classic among hiking destinations in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, with a magnificent view over the Elbe and the Lilienstein. A visit is most worthwhile in …

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2.87 km

Schwedenlöcher

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Schwedenlöcher are a particularly exciting section and my personal highlight in Saxon Switzerland. This section got its name during the Thirty Years' War, when farmers from the village of …

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3.35 km

Green Gorge

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3.68 km

Schwedenlöcher Stairs

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The Schwedenlöcher (Swedish Holes) in Saxon Switzerland have approximately 700 steps. The hiking trail leads through a romantic rocky gorge, climbing a height difference of 160 meters. The Schwedenlöcher got …

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5.13 km

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

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The Felsenburg Neurathen is an interesting starting point for all those interested in history, as signs present interesting facts about this historical place. It is impressive how long ago people …

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5.99 km

Mühlteich

Lake

7.66 km

Gamrig Stairs

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The way to one of the top views in Saxon Switzerland

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9.64 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.71 km

2.18 km

446 m

158 m

123 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

2.47 km

2.02 km

1.13 km

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

August 2, 2023,Bastei, Schwedenlöcher + ein bisschen mehr 2023-08-02/82

The plan for today is to start early, get to the bastion before the crowds and avoid the threatening rain in the afternoon. Perhaps we should leave making plans to others. Arrived early at the hiking car park, only 1 other car, we started full of vigour. Oh, a great turn off to Gramlig Cave, so why not stop by. …

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September 29, 2024,Mittelalter-Tour zur Felsenburg Neurathen und den Schwedenlöchern

So beautiful,
The rock castle is unfortunately not accessible because of construction work...it's best to go up to the Bastei early, then it's not so crowded...everything is really impressive and very beautiful 🤩

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August 9, 2022,Basteibrücke – Schwedenlöcher Runde von Waltersdorf

We did not start the tour from the given starting point because we chose a different parking lot for ourselves. From there, however, the rock of the Saxon Switzerland National Park greeted us. After a few meters of altitude downhill, before you arrive in the spa town of Rathen, you are offered some beautiful views of Saxon Switzerland. From Rathen …

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